Bosch Home Comfort Group

We have great news to share: The Bosch Group plans to take over the global #HVAC solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls. As part of this #transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100% of the Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40% stake. The purchase price for the acquired businesses is 8 billion dollars. With this acquisition, Bosch will accelerate its growth and nearly double its sales revenue in the HVAC market to roughly 9 billion euros. This is the biggest transaction in Bosch history and an important #milestone in the implementation of our corporate #strategy for 2030. Bosch intends to integrate the acquired businesses into its Bosch Home Comfort Group. The acquisition is expected to be closed in approximately 12 months. All details in the press release: https://lnkd.in/eJSH24JW

New photovoltaic system energizes Bosch in Wernau ☀️ Since mid-June 2024, a new #photovoltaic (PV) system on the flat roof of the freshly renovated office and development building has been making a sustainable contribution to the power supply at the Wernau site of the Bosch Home Comfort Group with CO2-free electricity. 🌱 With 324 PV modules covering an area of 630 m², the roof area has been optimally utilized, generating 130 kWp of power. The self-generated solar electricity is used 100% for on-site needs, contributing to a climate-friendly power supply for production, development, and administration at the site. 🏢 In Wernau, the Bosch Home Comfort Group develops heat pumps, #hybrid solutions, and ventilation units for brands such as Bosch and Buderus. The renovation after the major fire in 2021 posed a significant challenge for the company. But it also provided an opportunity to focus on #sustainability during the rebuilding process. Thanks to these measures, the Wernau site has taken a significant step towards achieving its sustainability goals. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eDtRgy5v

🌐 Join Thomas Finke, our Senior Vice President Electric Solutions, as he shares some insights into the Bosch Home Comfort Group's European heat pump development and production #network. 🚀 Over the past years, we have built a unique network that spans across several sites in Germany, Sweden, Portugal, and beyond. Each location plays a vital role in advancing #heatpump technology. They work closely together, combining their unique strengths to create exceptional heat pump systems. 🎥 Learn more about our European network in this video: ➡ For more information about our production sites, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJQNmjz2

How can the perspectives of students help drive innovation? 🎓 Our exciting university collaborations with Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften Hochschule Karlsruhe - Technik und Wirtschaft, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, and ESB Business School, Reutlingen University are coming to an end. Over the past few months, students from these universities participated in our Innovation Challenge, where they used design thinking processes to identify new product segments for the Bosch Home Comfort Group. 🌿 The focus on customer centricity is always at the forefront when developing our #B2C products. Our Well-being business unit was established three years ago and now includes three core areas: air purification, mobile air conditioning, and electric direct heating. 💡 Working together has taught us, that: 1. External projects break company patterns. 2. Students bring fresh ideas that approach problems from different perspectives. 3. And lastly, working with different universities introduces a variety of innovation approaches. 🙏 A big thank you to Anna Heszler, Maud Schmiedeknecht, Thomas Bäumer and all the students for their dedication and creative ideas! If you want to learn more about our Well-being business unit and the products, tune in to the podcast episode with our Product Owner Stephanie Hölzlwimmer on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dy4xAQsd or Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dfYUDds7 [only available in German]

Air-to-water heat pump and a gas condensing boiler: An efficient hybrid duo from Bosch   🌱 With the extensive expertise and diverse product portfolio of the Bosch Home Comfort Group, we are able to offer customized hybrid solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems.   🏡 A new #hybrid solution combining the Compress 7000i AW #heatpump and the Condens 9800i W gas condensing boiler was recently installed in Wittmund, Germany. In this setup, the heat pump is the main source of heat, while the gas condensing boiler is only used during periods of high demand.   💡 The intelligent controller MH 200 optimizes the energy supply based on the customer's preferences, focusing either on CO2 reduction or cost efficiency. The system dynamically adjusts to current gas and electricity prices. This makes the hybrid solution not only highly reliable, but also #sustainable and cost effective.   Learn more about the hybrid system in Wittmund in this video (English subtitles available) :

Designing a LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Infrastructure for Product Sustainability at the Bosch Home Comfort Group   🌱 The HVAC industry must meet customer expectations, market demands and new #regulations, like the EU's Green Claims Initiative and Digital Product Passport. To do this, the Bosch Home Comfort Group needs to have a Life Cycle Assessment (#LCA) infrastructure in place that measures the environmental impact of our products, such as a heat pumps and hybrid systems, from start to finish.   🤝 By focusing on both technical and organizational solutions, the Bosch Home Comfort Group is developing a robust LCA infrastructure. This is a critical step in embedding Life Cycle Management (LCM) deeply into our operations and meeting the evolving needs of the HVAC industry. As conference participants of last week’s Life Cycle Innovation Conference (LCIC2024) Pia Szichta and Ricardo Luís Carvalho presented our efforts as part of their presentation on the topic: Designing a LCA Infrastructure for Product Sustainability in the HVAC Industry – the Case of Bosch Home Comfort.   🚀  To address technical challenges, including conflicting country-specific requirements, pilot projects have identified data requirements and standardized templates for data collection were developed. A modular approach is currently being used to carry out product LCAs, optimize workflows and adapt models for different products.   🌐 An internal network has been established through the development of a standard procedure to streamline and support LCA activities at the Bosch Home Comfort Group. Collaboration between experts from different areas is enhanced by a Center of Competence. LCA guidelines and a training concept have also been implemented.

💡 Behind the Scenes: The Direct-to-Consumer journey of the Bosch Home Comfort Group   🚀Stephanie Hölzlwimmer, our Head of the Product Area "Home Comfort & Well-being," recently joined the "Let’s Talk Marketplace" Podcast to discuss the strategic evolution of the Bosch Home Comfort Group in the #D2C and #marketplace business. In this episode, Stephanie provides insights into how she and her team built a new business field for our company based on online marketplaces as the core distribution channel.   🔍 Stephanie and the hosts Ingrid Lommer and Valerie Dichtl - The Marketplace Queen explore the role of marketplaces in driving product revenue and the challenges to be faced in a D2C business, especially on online marketplaces. They have a look into the range of #Wellbeing products such as air purifiers, infrared panel heaters, and mobile air-conditioning units. And they also discuss how this new business contributes to the transformation of our company and our company culture.   👉 Curious to learn more about our D2C journey and insights into the marketplace world? Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dy4xAQsd or Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dfYUDds7 [only available in German]

⚡️Bosch Home Comfort Group introduces new fast-charging station in Wetzlar 🔌The Bosch Home Comfort Group has installed a new fast-charging station with two fast-charging points in Wetzlar, Germany. The official inauguration was led by the mayor of Wetzlar, Manfred Wagner and Rainer Ortmann, site manager at Bosch in Wetzlar.   🚗 These charging points offer a power capacity of up to 300 kW, allowing electric vehicles to be charged in just a few minutes, making them particularly convenient for travelers, commuters, and local residents. Whether for a quick charge or everyday use, these new stations provide an efficient solution to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging.   🌱 “Bosch offers integrated, cross-domain solutions to its customers all under one roof. That is why we at the Bosch Home Comfort Group are especially pleased to be able to offer modern charging solutions at Wetzlar in addition our attractive #heating and climate solutions", emphasized Dr. Rainer Ortmann.

🌟 You're not getting paid to conform but to perform. 🌐 Today, for our final post about our #femaleLeadership role models at Bosch in Wernau, let us introduce you to Dr. Eva Gerstmeier. For the past three years, she's been the driving force behind our digital business, operating both operationally and strategically. Her workday is shaped by an international team across eleven locations worldwide. 💚 Eva prioritizes understanding and integrating multiple perspectives when approaching issues. She views #diversity not just in terms of gender but as a range of experiences and personalities in her team. She firmly believes that heterogeneous teams require self-aware members and need to set aside time to reflect on team dynamics, in order to fully leverage their differences. 🎓Breaking new ground as the first in her family to pursue higher education, Eva faced and overcame many challenges. She and her husband shared caregiving responsibilities, challenged traditional expectations, and received mixed reactions as she navigated her return to the workforce after having two children. 👩👧👦 She is a strong advocate for women's right to return to work on their own terms without having their parental choices judged. She believes that finding personal satisfaction and taking a flexible approach to balancing work and family is essential for a joyful life at home and at work. She's grateful that the Bosch Home Comfort Group offers many avenues to achieve this balance. ✨ A few years back, she came to terms with not fitting the typical profile of a Bosch VP, which initially unsettled her. However, her mentor's feedback resonated deeply: "You don't need to conform; just excel at your job." 🚀 Now she's all about encouraging everyone to embrace their #uniqueness. Even if it means not fitting in. After all, you're not paid to conform, you're paid to perform

🌟 Today, we are excited to introduce Anne Sauer who has been part of our journey since 2008. She heads the commercial department at Bosch Home Comfort Germany. Alongside our sales force, she and her team are the central point of contact for all our customers. Anne thrives in her workplace where no two days are ever the same!   👩👧👦 Despite her busy schedule, Anne manages her professional and personal responsibilities well. She emphasizes the importance of sharing family duties and appreciates Bosch's support, including #childcare services, which facilitated her return to work after parental leave.   🤝 Anne's commitment to #diversity is deep and multifaceted. She recognizes the importance of embracing character diversity within teams, believing that each person's unique perspective is essential for uncovering blind spots. For her, diversity isn't just about numbers, but about valuing and integrating the diverse skills and experiences of all team members. She advocates for creating empathetic, thoughtful teams where each member's strengths complement those of others. Anne firmly believes, that in diversity's journey, acceptance and open dialogue lead the way.   🚀 In her vision of the future, discussions about diversity will hopefully become obsolete, as age and cultural background will no longer govern the way we interact with each other. For her, embracing diversity means valuing the unique differences among individuals.